The Greater Chennai Corporation has deployed 3,597 workers across 15 zones as dengue cases climbed past 650 this month. The intensified inspections, fogging and fever surveillance reflect the city's push to curb a wider outbreak.
Police have widened the sexual offence investigation against industrialist R Veeramani and his two associates after identifying multiple victims. Investigators are now examining whether linked abuse incidents date back to 2003 and whether vulnerable girls were targeted.
Fishermen in Chennai's Pattinapakkam have opposed the proposed new Secretariat at the site. They say the land was meant for displaced fishing families and fear fresh livelihood disruptions.
This was the second emergency landing in less than a week following a reported mid-air engine problem.
The TVK worker, Kannan, who reportedly had criminal antecedents, had been involved in the real estate business after entering mainstream politics.
The couple, who had been protesting along with the victim's relatives seeking justice, attempted to stop the chief minister's moving convoy, apparently to petition him over their son's death.
Chennai Police arrested industrialist Veeramani and associates Shanthi and Mahendhira Chikkan after a pen drive complaint alleged sexual offences against a minor. Investigators are now examining seized videos, documents and belongings to determine the full scope of the case.
The letter comes amid growing friction between the DMK-controlled Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the TVK government over the delay in releasing funds for civic works.
Chennai Customs arrested a Malaysian passenger after seizing 4,033 grams of hydroponic ganja from his bags. The case has triggered a wider probe and a warning over smuggling rackets targeting young travellers.
The mounting financial stress has also triggered protests by DMK councillors, who alleged that funds earmarked for ward-level development works have been withheld, leading to delays in public projects.
Students at Chennai's NEET protest rejected political interventions, booed Tamil Nadu Education Minister Raj Mohan, stopped actor Sanam Shetty after she identified herself as a Vijay fan and turned away a group wearing 'GenZ DMK' T-shirts.
Kayalvizhi, the granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, was caught on camera slapping a SBI branch manager in Chennai during a heated argument over malfunction of a lift. A case has been registered against her.
Police said the 19-year-old allegedly attacked his mother (56) while she was asleep at their Chennai home. The accused was reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues.
Daily footfall at Chennai's 383 Amma Canteens has risen from 67,164 in April to over 1.04 lakh after the Tamil Nadu government launched a renovation and modernisation drive.
Many of the suspended officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) have spent years in the urban body, with some having worked there for nearly two decades. The civic agency is considering removing the accused officials from service after a probe, instead of limiting the action to suspension.
A three-year-old boy died in Chennai after an iron beam fell on him during underground sewerage work. Police have detained three people in connection with the incident, which was captured on CCTV from a nearby shop.
A special police team has been formed to trace and arrest the accused, who is currently on the run, police sources said.
Tamil Nadu has told clubs and hotels not to sell or serve liquor to anyone below 21 and to verify age proof where needed. The directive also reiterates licence rules on membership cards, bar hours and action for violations.
A 23-year-old man, Vishnu, was beaten to death in Chennai's Tondiarpet after he allegedly questioned ganja sales in the area. The killing has triggered a political row, with Edappadi K Palaniswami accusing the Tamil Nadu government of failing on law and order.
Six people were arrested after a clash between two groups outside a Koyambedu hotel allegedly ended with an SUV ramming a bike. The crash killed 18-year-old Yancy, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, and left her friend injured as police continued their investigation.
